China

China rates soften while demand rises. Hotel groups expand across Asia-Pacific with new properties in India, China, Australia and Fiji amid mixed tourism trends.

Major hotel chains including Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Dusit International are rapidly expanding their presence across Asia Pacific.

In Indonesia, hotel occupancy rates in several regions have plunged to as low as 20% as the budget cuts have stripped away a vital source of income for hotels.

Asian hospitality sector experiences mixed performance with China hotel RevPAR declining, while MGM debuts new brand MGM Reserve and Minor International, Four Seasons, and OYO-parent Oravel Stays announce expansion plans.

Tourism Australia said the country's tourism sector will be worth $220 billion (Australian dollars) to the nation's economy by the decade's end.

Cambodia saw a 13.3% year-on-year rise in January tourist arrivals, led by Thailand, Vietnam, and China, with a 2025 forecast of up to 7.5 million visitors.

Minor International plans to expand in the U.S. with an Anantara hotel by early next year, driven by The White Lotus' success, which has boosted bookings at its Thai resorts.

Indonesia is actively targeting Indian tourists with new flights, marketing campaigns, and visa-free entry to boost arrivals in 2025.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts expanded rapidly in Asia Pacific in 2024, adding 220 new hotels and signing 286 contracts, with 9% net room growth.

Singapore's hotel demand is strong, but profitability is under pressure due to labor and rate constraints, with Marina Bay leading performance.